Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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